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Tarsnap Command: Create Backup Archive
Use for create backup archive with Tarsnap. Exact CLI syntax to create backup archive using Tarsnap.
When to use this: Use for create backup archive with Tarsnap.
Destructive Command Warning
Destructive operation. Confirm the target path and keep a backup before executing.
Command Syntax
tarsnap -c --keyfile <path/to/key_file> --cachedir <path/to/cache_directory> -f <archive_name> <path/to/file_or_directory1 path/to/file_or_directory2 ...>tarsnap -c --keyfile <path/to/key_file> --cachedir <path/to/cache_directory> -f <archive_name> <path/to/file_or_directory1 path/to/file_or_directory2 ...>Command Breakdown
-c- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
--keyfile- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
--cachedir- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-f- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to create backup archive using Tarsnap.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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